Derrick Harrison

For other people of the same name, see Derek Harrison.
Derrick Harrison
Personal information
Born 12 December 1929
Wakefield
Died 23 December 1967 (aged 38)
Wakefield
Playing information
Position prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Jan 1953–1959/60 Wakefield Trinity 154 20 60
1959/60–≥59/60 Batley
Total 154 20 0 0 60
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Derrick Harrison (12 December 1929[1] — 23 December 1967 (aged 38)[2]) born in Wakefield, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1950s, playing at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage #605), and Batley, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, he worked at Leake and Carney, he died in Wakefield.

Playing career

County Cup final appearances

Derrick Harrison played Left-prop, i.e. number 8 in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Stadium on Saturday 20 October 1956.[3][4]

Tour Match Appearances

Derrick Harrison played Left-prop, i.e. number 8 in Wakefield Trinity’s 17-12 victory over Australia in the tour match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.[5]

Genealogical information

Derrick Harrison's marriage to Mary Hopwood was registered during July→September 1952 in Wakefield district.[6] They had children; Denise Harrison (birth registered during October→December 1953 (age 6263) in Wakefield district), and Peter Harrison (birth registered during April→June 1957 (age 5859) in Wakefield district).

References

  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  4. Lindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  5. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
  6. "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

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